Final answer:
Each of the four groups of students will receive 3.75 pounds of paint when 15 pounds of paint is divided equally among them.
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve the problem of how many pounds of paint each group of students will receive when 15 pounds of paint is divided equally among 4 groups, we will perform a simple division operation. We will divide the total amount of paint, 15 pounds, by the number of groups, which is 4.
- 15 pounds ÷ 4 groups = 3.75 pounds per group
Therefore, each group will receive 3.75 pounds of paint. It's important to note that when dividing a quantity into groups, if the quantity does not divide evenly, we can end up with a fractional result as we did here.